MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGWhat type of job are you looking for? A job that offers me an opportunity to make decisions that are meant to spearhead improved work standards and higher productivity. What nationality are you? UGANDAN What languages do you speak (and at what level)? ENGLISH-FLUENT LUGANDA-FLUENT GERMANY-FAIR What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Any politically stable country. What countries have you worked in? Uganda and Kenya What countries do you have a visa to work in? Uganda/East Africa What field do you currently work in? Engineering,Advertisements,Cookery,Management/Leadership What fields have you worked in before? Advertisements,Cookery,Management/Leadership What qualifications do you hold? Bsc. in Mechanical Engineering Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Both are very important,but formal education exposes you to a better chance in a way that you get to understand the skills/practical bit better after the theory. Describe the benefits of working with others You get the opportunity to learn new methods/ways of doing things. A problem shared is a problem solved. Describe the benefits of working alone You get to gain self confidence way faster and you somehow get to discover ways of doing things on your own which enriches up self confidence. What was your worst working experience? When an angle grinder nearly took off my knee during my Engineering practical training at a water works workshop in Uganda. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Everyone is important and has a particular way in which he/she can contribute to a given society or organization,this level of output/contribution can be boosted by the mode of leadership in that organization. What unique skills do you have? • I have viable skills in various computer applications; this entails Microsoft Office Package, Adobe PageMaker, solid edge, scilab, and Computer maintenance and addressing. • I also have soft skills such as time management, negotiation and teamwork • I have strong organizational, analytical, writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills. • Am willing to travel both locally and internationally • Self-regulated and motivated • Able to work under pressure, set priorities and meet tight deadlines • Am a goal oriented and strategic leader • I also have driving skills with a certified driving permit What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Manager What are the most interesting aspects of your field? This course exposes the course participant to elementary Engineering, Technological units and the management functions in the engineering perspectives. Please replace this with a question of your own What fringe benefits would you consider important in any job? How can potential employers contact you? P.O.BOX 7062 Makerere University Tel.: +256-774560185 +256-702240524 jkaaya@tech.mak.ac.ug maghanjoe@yahoo.co.uk | 
